Grants Manager at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Job Title: Grants Manager
Job Status: Full-time
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Salary: $58,000
Description
We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.
How You Will Contribute
The Grants Manager will help implement the museum’s foundation and government grants strategy for restricted programs and strategic initiatives focused on education, conservation, and capital and special projects. This position works closely with senior leadership, curators, and program and facilities staff to advance the museum’s fundraising priorities.
Specifically, you will:
- Manage and steward a portfolio of foundation and government grants
- Identify and secure new institutional funding streams for a wide range of projects and programs
- Prepare letters of inquiry, grant applications, stewardship reports, and other related grant correspondence
- Support the annual budgeting process for and help track all restricted income related to education and special projects
- Perform other duties as requested
Your background and experience include:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience. Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) preferred.
- Several years of successful fundraising experience in an arts or education setting with grant writing and organizational giving experience strongly preferred
- One to three years of experience with federal grants strongly preferred
- Exceptional organizational skills, writing ability, and excellent communication
- Experience working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
- Flexibility in meeting shifting demands and priorities
- Familiarity with art museum landscape and foundation and government philanthropy is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge, Adobe Acrobat, and project management software
Position and Compensation Details
- The minimum salary for this position is $58,000 a year.
- This position is full-time, exempt and working 35 hours per week.
- This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.
- COVID-19 vaccination required.
Application Timeline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.
What We Offer
Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:
- Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
- Discounted guest tickets for admission
- Discounts on gift memberships
- Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
- Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees* including:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
- Health savings or flexible spending account program
- Retirement savings program with museum match
- Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
*Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee’s regular schedule and tenure